Sale of Goods Act 1979: Core legislation governing sale of goods between businesses, covering quality standards, property transfer, delivery terms, and warranties/conditions.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing quality standards for services and performance requirements in business transactions.
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations governing relationships with commercial agents in wholesale arrangements, including rights and obligations.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices and abuse of market dominance in business relationships.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Although primarily consumer-focused, relevant for wholesale contracts where goods may eventually reach consumers.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit retained EU regulations affecting trade and product standards in the UK market.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection requirements for handling business and personal information in commercial relationships.
International Trade Laws: Regulations governing international sales, import/export requirements, and customs duties for cross-border trade.
